In 2017, Champions for Children committed to including Advocacy as a key function and responsibility of the organization in order to promote and define its role as the leader in child abuse and neglect prevention and family strengthening in Tampa Bay. The Board of Directors included Advocacy, defined as the…

Balancing relationships, parenting and finances is challenging for ALL caregivers! “Positive Parenting Partnership (P3) is a Champions for Children program funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. (Grant: #90FM0088-01-00). P3 provides interventions designed to positively impact marriage and couple stability; healthy relationships among parents, parenting…

Located in the heart of Tampa’s Sulphur Springs neighborhood, Layla’s House is a community-based learning center that provides caregiver-child learning opportunities and resources for parents of children aged birth-5, as well as for expectant mothers. Every child can succeed and the early childhood years are key to building a strong…

A Breastfeeding and Childbirth (ABC) Program provides education and support to families who are expecting a child or recently welcomed a new child into their life. During this exciting time, we offer prenatal classes led by certified specialists, covering topics from what to expect during labor and delivery to preparing…

All parents want the best beginning for their babies and children. Baby Bungalow is an early childhood resource center for parents and caregivers that helps with this important, demanding job. The center focuses on children’s needs from birth to age five. Since 1999, the Baby Bungalow Program has worked in…

The Family Learning Center (FLC) is a collaboration between DACCO and Champions for Children, funded by the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County. We offer parenting classes, new mom support groups, visitation playgroups, reflective groups, and child development seminars for mothers undergoing treatment for substance abuse at DACCO, all with the…

Family Involvement Connections (FIC) is a family support program that is offered through participating child care centers in Hillsborough County. The program is an educational program of Champions for Children. FIC partners with child care staff to encourage families to interact on a regular basis in their child’s early learning….

FRANC (Fathers Resource and Networking Center) serves as a community-wide hub for fatherhood initiatives, activities and services. The mission of FRANC is to make available resources, support, information and education to enable dads to address the challenges and celebrate the joys of positive fathering and involvement with their children. FRANC services…

Being a parent is an important and sometimes difficult job. Healthy Families offers tools to make the job easier. We want all families to have the support they need to reach their goals and build a bright future for their children. Healthy Families is a home visiting program that offers:…

Parents as Teachers is an evidenced-based home visiting program that uses the most current research to promote healthy development and school readiness for children and families, prenatal through kindergarten. Parents are supported and empowered to work, play and read directly with their children to encourage them to reach their full…

Kids on the Block (KOTB) is a troupe of educational puppets that perform personal safety education shows about Child Abuse Prevention and Bullying & Stereotyping Prevention for Hillsborough County public and private elementary school students. We have partnered with the school district since 1994 bringing performances directly to students…

Champions for Children has been designated as a Parents as Teachers (PAT) State Office and Parents as Teachers Program Director, Georgina Rivera, has been named the PAT State Leader by PAT National Headquarters in St. Louis. Champions for Children is thrilled for this designation and Georgina’s new role as the…